Is it necessary to lie flat for the first four days after hair transplantation?
Dec 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, hair transplantation refers to hair transplant surgery. Whether lying flat is required during the first four days after the surgery depends on the individual's recovery speed. If the recovery is slow, lying flat may be necessary. If the recovery is faster, lying flat may not be required. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's guidance for proper treatment.
Generally speaking, hair transplantation refers to the surgical procedure of hair transplant. Whether it is necessary to lie flat for the first 4 days after the surgery depends on the individual's recovery speed. If the recovery is slow, lying flat may be required. If the recovery is fast, lying flat may not be necessary. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's guidance for proper treatment. The specific analysis is as follows:
After hair transplant surgery, the transplanted hair follicles are still in a fragile state. Lying flat can reduce the impact of rapid blood circulation in the head on the follicles, lower the risk of external pressure and friction on the follicles, and help the follicles better establish themselves in their new location. If an individual's body recovers slowly, complete recovery may not occur within 4 days, and in this case, maintaining a lying flat position is recommended to aid the recovery of the transplanted area. Additionally, the fourth day after surgery is typically still within the swelling phase, and lying flat during sleep is advised to reduce pressure on the follicles, avoid follicle damage, and promote tissue repair.
If an individual's body recovers quickly, recovery may occur within 2-3 days, and at this point, moderate activity is acceptable without strictly needing to lie flat. Although lying flat helps the recovery of the transplanted area, prolonged complete bed rest is not absolutely necessary. As long as vigorous head movements and prolonged side-lying or prone positions that press on the transplanted area are avoided, the recovery should not be affected.
It is recommended to keep the skin of the transplanted area dry and clean after hair transplant surgery to prevent infection. At the same time, maintaining adequate sleep and regular作息 (作息 translates as作息 schedule/routine) helps the growth and recovery of hair follicles.
